Description
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – DECEMBER 15, 2022. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS"
| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-200647 |
| 322 PEARL STREET |
Residence C Zone |
|
TOBIAS SCHATTON & QUINN CHARBONNEAU – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Special Permit: Alterations to a preexisting nonconforming two-family structure to create a basement accessory apartment that requires relief due to egress window wells and a guard railing within yard setbacks and a change in average grade resulting in an increase in height of the structure. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22.2.3 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO.BZA-201432 |
| 1640 MASS AVENUE |
Residence C-2 & B Zone |
|
CM-CHR, INC TRUSTEE OF 1640 MASS AVE REALTY TRUST – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
VarianceRenovation and additions to a pre-existing nonconforming structure, creating seven (7) residential units within the existing building.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit Extension of less restrictive zoning into Residential B district. New and enlarged windows and doors within side and rear yard setbacks. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 3.000, Sec. 3.32 (Extension of Less Restrictive Dimensional Provisions).
Art. 2.000, Section (Exempt Basement GFA, Footnote 16). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201320 |
| 34 PEARL STREET |
Residence C-2A Zone/Central Square Overlay |
|
34 PEARL ST LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance Renovation of building and conversion to a two-family (attached) dwelling, including new egress window well within front setback and rear second-floor deck within side setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Installation of egress windows and skylights within side setbacks.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration or Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201486 |
| 359 CAMBRIDGE STREET |
Business A Zone |
|
359 CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance:To convert basement-level office space to a residential dwelling unit and expand roofed porch, increasing Gross Floor Area/Floor Area Ratio above maximum allowed for the district. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion)
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
|
| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201972 |
| 188-194 GREEN STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone/Central Square Overlay |
|
194 GREEN STREET LLC – C/O RYAN WITTIG
Special PermitRenovation of a pre-existing non-conforming 4-unit building creating new bedrooms and bathrooms that need new windows within left side yard and rear yard setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration/Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201758 |
| 204 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence B Zone |
KARL THOMAS & KEYA DANNENBAUM – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. |
|
Special Permit: Modifications to the window lay out approved in Board of Zoning Appeal Case No. 165060 as well as install a bulkhead entry and covering to the basement stair for rain prevention.Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-200907 |
| 50 PEMBERTON STREET Residence B Zone |
CREIGHTON & ANDREA ELDRIDGE – C/O ERIC PARKES, ARCHITECT |
|
Special Permit:< Enlarge existing cellar window and construct window well at exterior to provide emergency egress from basement.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
|
TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date >
Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.” Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only. Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA. Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating virtually during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov. Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number.
Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.